Early in , the Krewe of Bacchus broke with Carnival tradition by staging a Sunday night parade with bigger and more spectacular floats than anything previously seen in Carnival. They then decided to have a national celebrity king lead the parade, breaking ranks with years of Carnival tradition.
Now, with more than 1, members and 32 animated super-floats, the Krewe of Bacchus is revered as one of the most spectacular krewes in Carnival history. The Krewe of Bacchus holds its parade on the Sunday before Mardi Gras Day, drawing crowds of several hundred thousands every year. After travelling through the streets of New Orleans with its massive floats, marching bands, and ceremonial escort groups it ends up inside the Convention Center for their black-tie Rendezvous party of over 9, guests from all over the country.
Krewe of Bacchus Parade Route. Sun Mar 02 at pm in Uptown New Orleans. The parade will head along Napoleon Avenue north until St. Charles Avenue, where the parade will turn east right. The Krewe of Bacchus will follow St. Charles all the way to Lee Circle, around the circle and back on St.
Charles northward to Canal Street. At Canal, the parade turns right, heading southeast down Canal. At the intersection of Canal and Tchoupitoulas Street, the parade will turn south right down Tchoupitoulas.
The krewe will proceed south to the intersection of Tchoupitoulas and Julia St. Year founded: Membership: male riders Number of floats: 32 floats. Check In. Check Out.
